Rosetta B. Mccullough
Mar 15, 2018
Rosetta McCullough, 86, of the 1300 block of Cedar Road departed this life March 15, 2018. She was born in Rock Hill, South Carolina where she lived until she married. She is predeceased by husband, Thomas Jefferson McCullough, Jr. and son, John Harold McCullough (Shirley); parents, Tom and Josie McCrory. Survivors include one sister, Josie L. Neal; children, Joe McCullough...
Eleanor Ophelia Baker
Mar 14, 2018
Norfolk – Eleanor Ophelia Baker, 92, passed away on March 14, 2018. She was married to the late Ernest L. Baker, Sr. She was predeceased by her son, Ernest Baker III, two brothers and two sisters. She leaves to mourn a son, William Baker III (Evora), grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and a host of relatives and friends. A graveside service will be...
Mary Phillips Swain
Mar 10, 2018
Mary Alice Phillips Swain, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2018 in Chesapeake, Virginia following a brief illness. She was predeceased by her husband, John B. Swain. Mary Alice Phillips was born in August of 1933 in Windsor, North Carolina to Christopher Columbus and Voidy Watson Phillips. She is survived by daughters Cynthia Swain Cummings, Vanester Swain Hardison and Jewel...
Erika Diane Freeman
Mar 8, 2018
Erika Diane Freeman, 60, of the 1400 block of Sierra Drive was called home to be with the Lord on March 8, 2018. A graveside service will be held 12 noon on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at Albert G. Horton, Jr., Memorial Veterans Cemetery, 5310 Milners Road, Suffolk. Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Norman Ernest Bell
Mar 3, 2018
Through his love and infinite wisdom, God allowed Norman Ernest Bell to peacefully slip away to take his eternal rest on the afternoon of March 3, 2018, at the Veterans Administration Medical Center, in Hampton, Virginia, after a long illness. Born November 28, 1942, in Norfolk County (Chesapeake, Virginia), to the late John Bell and Lucille Williams-Bell, Norman was the...
Michael Keith Spence
Feb 25, 2018
Norfolk - Michael Keith Spence ,59, of the 400 block of Nicholson Street, was called home to be with Lord on Sunday, February 25, 2018. A memorial service will be held 4:00 pm Saturday at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake.
Joycelyn Suzette Brickers
Feb 23, 2018
Chesapeake - Joycelyn Suzette Brickers, 69, transitioned this life Friday, February 23, 2018. Our "earthly angel" Joycelyn was predeceased by parents, Ralph B. Brickers, Sr. and Dorothy I. Pretlow-Brickers, five brothers and one sister. Joycelyn leaves to cherish her memories siblings Francine Bernard, Thomas Brickers, Eric Brickers, niece and caretaker Karen Mitchell, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and...
Dante` Lamont Jenkins
Feb 9, 2018
On February 9, 2018, God called home one of his sons, Dantè Lamont Jenkins. Dantè was born on July 31, 1977 to the late Danny Jenkins and Cynthia Sivels Spence. He attended Butts Road Elementary School, Great Bridge Junior High and graduated from Oscar Smith High School, Chesapeake, VA. He was employed by Linx Industries, Inc. and Club Allure....
Gary Gerard Thompson
Feb 5, 2018
Gary Gerard Thompson, 57, passed away on Monday, February 5, 2018. A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm on Friday, February 9, 2018 at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home. Viewing will be on Thursday, February 8, 2018 from 5pm until 7pm at the funeral home.
Tresa Simmons Macklin
Jan 31, 2018
Tresa Simmons Macklin, born October 21, 1930, departed this earthly life to enter into eternal rest on Wednesday evening, January 31, 2018. She was the third of three children born to Joseph and Claristine Simmons of the Berkley section of Norfolk, VA. Her loving husband, Clifford Hayes Macklin, Sr., her parents, her siblings, Joseph F. Simmons, Jr. and Claristine "Baby...
William Stringfield Sivels, Sr.
Jan 25, 2018
"Let not your heart be troubled; ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go and prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where...
James Turner, Sr.
Jan 22, 2018
On Monday, January 22, 2018, the Lord called home our beloved father, brother, uncle, fiancé, and dear friend, James Turner, Sr. James was born in Princess Anne County on March 8, 1949 to Rufus Turner, Sr. and Evelyn Tabourn Turner. He received his education in the Virginia Beach Public Schools. At an early age he accepted the Lord as his...
Vanessa Deloris Lunford
Jan 14, 2018
Vanessa Deloris Lunford was called home to be with the Lord on January 14, 2018. Born in Chesapeake, Virginia, she was the daughter of Jesse Cornelius Lunford and Deloris Delreo Lunford. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 23, 2018, 11:00 am at New St. James AME Church, Norfolk. Interment will follow at Roosevelt Memorial Park. Viewing will...
Mary Gray Bryant
Jan 13, 2018
Mary Magdalene Gray Bryant (Nancy) of Chesapeake, Virginia entered eternal rest on Saturday, January 13, 2018. She was the daughter of the late Clayton Gray, Sr. and the late Ada Dupree Gray of Pitt County, NC. She was formerly of Rocky Mount, North Carolina and relocated to Virginia with her husband. Mary was a teacher until her retirement. Her teaching...
Luther Irby
Jan 10, 2018
On Wednesday, January 10, 2018, the angel of mercy came into our midst and gave our beloved Luther Irby eternal rest. Luther was born May 2, 1941 in South Boston, VA to Iren Irby Dixon and Hale Irby. Luther was educated in the South Boston Public Schools and retired from Old Dominion Freight after more than 40 years of faithful...
Lucy Wiggins Joyner
Jan 10, 2018
On Wednesday, January 10, 2018 our mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, and friend went home to be with our Lord and Savior. Lucy Wiggins Joyner, 95, daughter of the late Joseph and Laura Rena Wiggins was born in Tarboro, North Carolina in the County of Edgecombe on March 15, 1922. She was the third child of her four siblings. She...
Precilla Renee Griffin
Jan 8, 2018
Precilla Renee Griffin was called home to be with the Lord on January 8, 2018. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at 1pm at St. Joseph AME Zion Church, Chesapeake.
Virginia Deloris Rivers
Jan 6, 2018
Virginia Deloris Rivers was called home to be with the Lord on January 6, 2018. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at First Baptist Church Campostella, where viewing will be 11:30 am until 1pm the day of the service.
Ernest James Clemons
Dec 31, 2017
Ernest James Clemons was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 31, 2017. He was born August 3, 1969 in Norfolk, Virginia. A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 10, 2018Â at New Galilee Missionary Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Roosevelt Memorial Park. Viewing will be 5-7pm Tuesday at Pretlow and Sons Funeral...
Melvin Burfond Evans, Sr.
Dec 29, 2017
Melvin B. Evans, Sr., departed this life on December 29, 2017. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, and he retired as a Logistics Specialist from Fort Lee Army Base. He was a dedicated member of Bethany Baptist Church, Tabernacle Baptist Church, and Spring Hill Baptist Church. He is survived by his loving wife, Gladys O. Evans; two...
